Scott Wilson, DVM
In 2004, Dr. Scott Wilson graduated from Virginia Tech with his undergraduate degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences, with an emphasis in Equine Production and Business. A few years later, he earned his veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, also with an equine track.
From 2009-2010, he interned with Damascus Equine Associates in Mount Airy, Maryland. The following two years he spent his equine ambulatory specialty residency at his alma mater, the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Here, he specialized in equine dentistry, and did quite a bit of teaching as well. In 2012, Dr. Wilson traveled to Warrenton, Virginia and was the dental clinician for the Old Waterloo Equine Clinic. Dr. Wilson launched Mid-Atlantic Equine Dentistry in January, 2013.
In his free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys spending time in the outdoors. He's an avid fisherman, and loves water sports. Dr. Wilson spent several years competing horses in hunter/jumper shows and events, and was also a member of Virginia Tech's Intercollegiate riding team. Dr. Wilson also loves spending time with his family, whether it be tailgating at a Virginia Tech football game, surf fishing in Myrtle Beach, or vacationing at the lake in Virginia.
From 2009-2010, he interned with Damascus Equine Associates in Mount Airy, Maryland. The following two years he spent his equine ambulatory specialty residency at his alma mater, the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Here, he specialized in equine dentistry, and did quite a bit of teaching as well. In 2012, Dr. Wilson traveled to Warrenton, Virginia and was the dental clinician for the Old Waterloo Equine Clinic. Dr. Wilson launched Mid-Atlantic Equine Dentistry in January, 2013.
In his free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys spending time in the outdoors. He's an avid fisherman, and loves water sports. Dr. Wilson spent several years competing horses in hunter/jumper shows and events, and was also a member of Virginia Tech's Intercollegiate riding team. Dr. Wilson also loves spending time with his family, whether it be tailgating at a Virginia Tech football game, surf fishing in Myrtle Beach, or vacationing at the lake in Virginia.
Mike Cissell, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA
Dr. Mike Cissell, a Kentucky native, graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. From there he moved to Blacksburg, Virginia to complete an equine surgical and ambulatory internship from 2005-2006. Dr. Cissell began his equine surgical residency at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and finished in 2009. He then remained at the VMCVM as a faculty member where he stayed until 2014. Dr. Cissell successfully passed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons certifying exam in 2011 to become a board-certified surgeon.
In 2014, Dr. Cissell moved with his family to Prescott, Arizona where he joined a private practice as the sole surgeon. While working in Arizona, Dr. Cissell continued to also work in academia as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery with the Midwestern College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, while out west, Dr. Cissell spent one year as the technical vet for a small biotech company that focused on regenerative medical therapies. In 2019, Dr. Cissell and his family returned to the east coast when he joined North Carolina State University as an emergency surgeon at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Cissell grew up in Kentucky spending his summers on his aunt and uncle’s horse farm. During this time, he competed initially in Western Pleasure, followed by English riding. Once Dr. Cissell began his undergraduate studies at Murray State University, he joined the college rodeo team where he competed for multiple years in the steer wrestling event. During his free time, Dr. Cissell likes to spend time with his wife and their three children. They are all avid outdoors people that enjoy camping, hiking, exercising, and mountain biking.
Dr. Mike Cissell, a Kentucky native, graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. From there he moved to Blacksburg, Virginia to complete an equine surgical and ambulatory internship from 2005-2006. Dr. Cissell began his equine surgical residency at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and finished in 2009. He then remained at the VMCVM as a faculty member where he stayed until 2014. Dr. Cissell successfully passed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons certifying exam in 2011 to become a board-certified surgeon.
In 2014, Dr. Cissell moved with his family to Prescott, Arizona where he joined a private practice as the sole surgeon. While working in Arizona, Dr. Cissell continued to also work in academia as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery with the Midwestern College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, while out west, Dr. Cissell spent one year as the technical vet for a small biotech company that focused on regenerative medical therapies. In 2019, Dr. Cissell and his family returned to the east coast when he joined North Carolina State University as an emergency surgeon at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Cissell grew up in Kentucky spending his summers on his aunt and uncle’s horse farm. During this time, he competed initially in Western Pleasure, followed by English riding. Once Dr. Cissell began his undergraduate studies at Murray State University, he joined the college rodeo team where he competed for multiple years in the steer wrestling event. During his free time, Dr. Cissell likes to spend time with his wife and their three children. They are all avid outdoors people that enjoy camping, hiking, exercising, and mountain biking.
Ashley Bonnette, DVM
Dr. Ashley Bonnette, a Massachusetts native, graduated from The University of New Hampshire magna cum laude with a bachelors degree in Animal Science in 2019. From there, she moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where she graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine summa cum laude in 2023. During her time at UT she took a special interest in equine dentistry; completing numerous elective courses and clinical rotations oriented around advanced equine dentistry and extraction techniques.
From 2023-2024 she completed an equine ambulatory/general practice internship with Southern Equine Service in Aiken, South Carolina. While completing her internship, she fell in love with the Aiken lifestyle and decided to further her career in equine dentistry by accepting a position with Mid-Atlantic Equine Dentistry in September of 2024.
Growing up, Dr. Bonnette was an avid equestrian, spending years in the show ring across New England competing in mainly hunters and equitation over fences with her two horses Nasa, and Vergil. Today, she still enjoys riding horses, as well as hiking with her dog Bix, fishing, and traveling the world.
Dr. Ashley Bonnette, a Massachusetts native, graduated from The University of New Hampshire magna cum laude with a bachelors degree in Animal Science in 2019. From there, she moved to Knoxville, Tennessee where she graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine summa cum laude in 2023. During her time at UT she took a special interest in equine dentistry; completing numerous elective courses and clinical rotations oriented around advanced equine dentistry and extraction techniques.
From 2023-2024 she completed an equine ambulatory/general practice internship with Southern Equine Service in Aiken, South Carolina. While completing her internship, she fell in love with the Aiken lifestyle and decided to further her career in equine dentistry by accepting a position with Mid-Atlantic Equine Dentistry in September of 2024.
Growing up, Dr. Bonnette was an avid equestrian, spending years in the show ring across New England competing in mainly hunters and equitation over fences with her two horses Nasa, and Vergil. Today, she still enjoys riding horses, as well as hiking with her dog Bix, fishing, and traveling the world.
